Louisiana Tech's Dan Reneau reflects on 50 years

9:06 PM,
Sep. 14, 2012

Louisiana Tech University President Dan Reneau sits at Tech's Lady of the Mist fountain.

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From the 16th floor of Wyly Tower at Louisiana Tech University, President Dan Reneau looks out at over the expanding campus, watching students and faculty running between classes and activities.

After nearly 50 years at the campus, Reneau announced his retirement early this month. While his last day will not be until June, he already is reflecting on his time at Tech - and what he hopes the university will accomplish in the years to come.

"We've come a mighty long way, but it's these students and faculty and their attitude that got us to where we are," Reneau said. ...